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Nequa

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Nequa is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!
CASSIE!
COME BACK!
COME BACK!"
NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Nequa

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Nequa is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!
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CASSIE!
/ˈkæsi/
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COME BACK!
/kʌm bæk/
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COME BACK!"
/kʌm bæk/
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NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

cassie noun US /ˈkæsi/

tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery

From this reading “HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!”

dea noun US /diː/

federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations

From this reading “HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!”

evolution noun US /ˌevəˈluːʃən/

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading “HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!”

missionaries noun US /ˈmɪʃəneriz/

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading “HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!”

phonograph noun US /ˈfoʊnəɡræf/

machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically

From this reading “HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!”

reporter's noun US /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/

possessive form of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading “HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!”

symbolic adjective US /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/

relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols

From this reading “HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!”

testing noun US /ˈtestɪŋ/

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading “HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

NEXT morning adjective + noun

In this reading “NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.”

breakfast table verb + noun

a table where breakfast is eaten

In this reading “NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.”

early hour adjective + noun

In this reading “NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.”

arrived at verb + particle counted as “arrive at”

reach a destination, either real or abstract

In this reading “NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.”

COME BACK verb + particle

be restored

In this reading “COME BACK!”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

addressverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

AIRSHIPnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

AMERICAnounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

BACKadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading COME BACK!

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

BONA

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

CASSIEnounUS /ˈkæsi/

tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

COMEverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading COME BACK!

COUNCILnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

DEAnounUS /diː/

federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/

move deeply

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

ELECTRICadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

EOLUS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

EVOLUTIONnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

FARadverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

FAREWELLnounUS /ˌferˈwel/

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

GANOE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

GARMENTSnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

hournounUS /ˈaʊər/

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

IDEALSnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/

having much knowledge or education

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

MISSIONARIESnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

NEXTadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

NORTHnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

Oqua

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From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

PHONOGRAPHnounUS /ˈfoʊnəɡræf/

machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

PLANTEDadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

REPORTER'SnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/

possessive form of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

REPRESENTATIONnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

SYMBOLICadjectiveUS /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/

relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

TESTINGnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

TOWERnounUS /ˈtaʊər/

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

WALLAROO

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

WATCHverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading NEXT morning at the breakfast table Oqua informed me that a package and letter from Bona Dea to my address, had arrived at an early hour but that it had not been delivered, as they did not wish to disturb my rest.

WORLD'SnounUS /wɜːrldz/

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading HOME AGAIN--LETTER FROM BONA DEA--ELECTRIC GARMENTS--REPORTER'S PHONOGRAPH--TESTING THE NEW AIRSHIP--A WORLD'S COUNCIL--WALLAROO ON EVOLUTION--THE IDEALS PLANTED BY MISSIONARIES--THE EOLUS--PREPARATIONS FOR RETURN TO AMERICA--EXCURSION TO THE FAR NORTH--THE WATCH TOWER--SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION--THE FAREWELL--THE REVELATION TO GANOE--"CASSIE!

Chapter 16 of Nequa by Alcanoan O. Grigsby holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Again--letter
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Dea--electric
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Garments--reporter's
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Phonograph--testing
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